a narrow wooden beam supported in a horizontal position approximately four feet above the floor and used for balancing feats in gymnastics (2 words)

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a gymnastics apparatus only used by female gymnasts; made of steel or metal frame; the bars are made of wood or plastic or combined material (2 words)

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the first American woman ever to win a gold medal in the all-around in women's gymnastics; her five medals were the most won by any athlete at the 1984 Olympics (3 words)

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firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end

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an artificial barrier over which racers must leap

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the flame represents a number of things, including purity and the endeavor for perfection (2 words)

Across

1.

a gymnastics apparatus only used by male gymnasts; made of metal or steel frame; the bars are made of wood or plastic or combined material (2 words)

3.

a person who is trained or skilled in sports or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina

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a gymnastics apparatus for males only for swinging and balancing feats that consists of a padded rectangular or cylindrical form with two long handles on the top and that is supported in a horizontal position above the floor (2 words)

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the first American gymnasts ever to win team gold (3 words)

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most medalled gymnast of all time; competed in the 1992 and 1996 summer Olympics (2 words)

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steadfastness; to persist in an undertaking in spite of discouragement